The Aeroplane Speaks

"The Aeroplane Speaks" by H. Barber is an insightful treatise about aviation, aimed at both the layman and the experienced pilot, written during the early 20th century. The seeks to demystify the aeroplane's operation by presenting its principles and components in a conversational format, personifying elements such as Lift, Drift, and Efficiency as characters engaging in dialogue. At the start of the the setting is a Royal Flying Corps School for Officers, where the elementary principles of flight express their grievances about being misunderstood.